
Lectio: Second Sunday of Advent
Godsplaining
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Reversals of Empire and Spiritual Conquest in Music
This chapter explores the relationship between music and meaning in sacred texts, with a focus on Handel's 'Messiah' and its use of word painting. It contrasts the expansionism of empires with the concept of power in humility, revealing how music deepens the themes of conquest and spirituality.
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